Frankies 457 Spuntino — now in its 15th year — is about to enter a new era.

Later this fall, after a lovely run, Prime Meats will close to make way for an expansion of our dearest baby, 457. We will be redesigning that dining room and overseeing an evolution of the Frankies menu: the classics will still be around, but there will be plenty of new dishes we hope become just as untouchable as the meatballs and cavatelli.

For the first time ever, we’ll be offering guests the ability to reserve tables at Frankies in the new dining room. The original 457 will remain first come, first serve as always.

There are a few other developments we look forward to sharing with you: the tavern room of Prime Meats will transform into yet another new offering for the neighborhood, Franks, a wine bar.

And the space that used to be Cafe Pedlar, on 210 Court Street, will soon reopen as Franks Umberto, a slice joint collaboration that we are launching with the pizzaiolo of our childhood, Umberto Corteo. To our Pedlar regulars, we thank you for your patience: the daytime coffee program will be back in full force.

As we move through this transition over the coming weeks, please join us for our PM Last Waltz menu to commemorate and celebrate Prime Meats and its legacy together.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Frank Castronovo & Frank Falcinelli

Wine Lady Brown Shoulder Leather 17cm Leodika Red Handbag Casual Satchel Bag Water Size Mini qAxRYw7MISSION + PHILOSOPHY Frankies Spuntino Group’s mission and philosophy is provide consistently high quality, high value, delicious and nutritious products with warm hospitality accessible to all. All Frankies Spuntino Group operations strive to showcase this honest and approachable mentality and it is what has made the hospitality group’s quintessential neighborhood restaurants international dining destinations over the past decade.

Frank Castronovo is a co-owner of Frankies Spuntino Group. Before opening Frankies Spuntino in 2004 with childhood friend Frank Falcinelli, Castronovo was the chef at beloved New York restaurants Jean Claude and Parish & Co. He spent his formative years training under Paul Bocuse, and David Bouley. Outside of the kitchen, Castronovo is a co-author of The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual, co-star of the Vice Media show “Being Frank,” and a Contributing Editor for Condé Nast Traveler.

Frank Falcinelli is a co-owner of Frankies Spuntino Group. Before opening the Frankies Spuntino in 2004 with childhood friend Frank Castronovo, Falcinelli was Executive Chef at Moomba, where his cooking earned high praise from New York Times’ Ruth Reichl, among others. He studied at the Culinary Institute of America, trained in French kitchens including Maxim’s of Paris and Jardin de l’Opéra, and worked with restaurateurs including Drew Nieporent and Charlie Palmer. Falcinelli is co-author, with Castronovo and Peter Meehan, of The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual, and is a co-star of the Vice Media show “Being Frank,” and a Contributing Editor for Condé Nast Traveler.

Danny Amend joined Frankies Spuntino Group in August 2016 as the first-ever Executive Chef for the company. He spent the better part of the last decade in the Franny’s empire, serving as Chef de Cuisine at the original Franny’s and their trattoria, Marco’s. Prior to Franny’s, Danny trained in fine dining kitchens with stints at the French Laundry, Mix Las Vegas & Essex House NYC under Alain Ducasse, and Per Se. Most recently, Danny has been working as a consultant and private chef, recently opening Pizzeria Sirinetta on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

John B. Paterson IV is the Wine Director of Frankies Spuntino Group. In his role as Wine Director since February 2015, John has transformed the company’s wine programs, offering honest wines at varied price points, while maintaining unique wine cultures to fit each restaurant. John’s wine lists are heavily influenced by the old world regions of Italy, France & Germany but makes sure to pay homage to our favorite producers in the new world around the globe. Prior to joining the Frankies Spuntino Group, John served as the Wine Director for Tom Colicchio’s Craftbar and as a sommelier at The NoMad restaurant.

Tosca Giamatti is the newest member of Frankies Spuntino Group, and she brings a broad range of experience within the hospitality industry including several years with the national food and restaurant consulting firm, Clark Wolf Company. Prior to Clark Wolf Company, Tosca had a stint with the public relations firm Bullfrog & Baum and as a freelance consultant for boutique specialty food shops across New York City. Tosca is a graduate of New York University where she received a Bachelors and Masters in Food Studies.

Sliver Prom Full Women's Purse upgrade Party Topchances Silver Rhinestones Wedding Bag Clutch Bag Triangle Evening Chandan Sharma joined Frankies Spuntino Group in November 2015. He oversees the company’s internal and external communications, including media and public relations. In addition, he oversees Human Resources and Business Administration. Chandan joined Frankies after a brief stint in local government and politics, most recently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York. Chandan is a graduate of New York University, where he received a B.A. and an Masters in Public Administration.

Frankies 457 Spuntino, our restaurant in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn offers a 1900s converted Blacksmith Stable and accompanying garden spaces that can accommodate parties up to 100. Private lunch and dinner events are available in these spaces as well as wedding ceremonies in our beautiful Brooklyn gardens.

Frankies 570 Spuntino, in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, offers the Hudson Room, a semi-private dining room for up to 30 seated guests and is perfect for company and client lunches. Restaurant buy-outs are also available.

PRODUCTS The Franks have always prided themselves in using ingredients with integrity in the tradition of their grandparents and the generations before them; olive oil is at the cornerstone of that tradition.

In 2005, shortly after opening Frankies 457 Spuntino, they formed a partnership with olive oil producer Tommaso Asaro from the heart of the Trapani region of Sicily, an area that has been heralded for its quality olive oil. Today, they visit Sicily each year to oversee the production of their Frankies Spuntino Extra Virgin Olive Oil and other products.

Sliver Women's Rhinestones Bag Silver Purse Wedding upgrade Full Bag Clutch Party Prom Triangle Topchances Evening While the Frankies Spuntino product line began with olive oil, it has since expanded into a full repertoire of core Italian products.

This oil is cold pressed from organically grown Sicilian olives in the DOP (Protected Denomination of Origin) of Nocellara del Belice. It is consistently rated highly in Italy, and the Franks chose this particular olive oil because of its versatility in the kitchen (available in 500mL or 1L for purchase in our restaurants, at Whole Foods Market, and on Amazon).

This a renowned extra virgin olive oil that is produced on the Asaro Estate in Partanna, Sicily and its delicate and elegant flavor serves as a perfect finishing touch on salads, fish or vegetables. (Available for purchase in our restaurants and at Whole Foods Market)

This is The Franks’ preferred cooking and vinaigrette oil. It has a high smoke point, a clean flavor, and a pleasant bitterness that is a wonderful complement in salad dressings. (Available in 500mL and 1L purchase in our restaurants, at Whole Foods Market, and on Amazon).